Raiders head coach Jon Gruden 'doesn't know' if the backup QB is on the roster

It’s been an ugly preseason for backup quarterbacks Connor Cook and E.J. Manuel in the preseason. On Friday night, neither played particularly well. It’s becoming more apparent that the team may not have a viable backup on their current roster.

John Gruden is starting to believe the same as well. After the win, Gruden was asked if his backup quarterback was on the roster. His response? “I don’t know.”

Connor Cook played most of the first half, completing just six of 15 passes for 72 yards and throwing one interception. Manuel was slightly better, but lost a fumble while trying to scramble for a first down.

The Raiders have one more preseason game to figure out whether or not Cook or Manuel deserve to be on the roster. But as of right now, it doesn’t appear that either should feel safe.

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